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Five Points: A Denver Legacy

Since the 1800s, historically Black Five Points has been resilient & iconic. Threats to the area’s cultural identity have inspired efforts to preserve its legacy. Find out what residents, business owners and historians have to say about the Points' past, present and future.

Historic Fire Station No. 3

Historic Fire Station No. 3 in Five Points opened in 1931 and it’s known for being the oldest and smallest active Denver fire station. For many years it was also the only station where Black firefighters could work.

Dr. Justina Ford: The Mother Teresa of Five Points

Justina Ford was Denver's first licensed African American female doctor, but it took her nearly a lifetime of work to be recognized by her professional peers. Learn more about Dr. Ford's legacy and what she meant to the Five Points community.

Research Library Showcases Legacy of African Americans in the West

Among the many treasures in the vast archives stored at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library is the entire collection of Manual High School yearbooks. Find out what other gems highlighting the legacy of African Americans in the West are preserved at this Denver Public Library in Five Points.